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"The recipe calls for a precise measure of baking soda. "

"The water bottle's capacity is 500 milliliters. "

"The baker is weighing the flour to make sure she uses the right amount. "

"Except for one or two days a year, he usually walks to work."

"He varies his magic tricks so as to minimize the possibility that any given audience member will see the same trick twice."

"He listened carefully to his mother's concerns, feeling sorrowful about her disappointment. "

"The child's future career path remained indeterminate; we didn't know what he'd want to be when he grew up. "

"My uncle brought home a large imperial bottle of Bordeaux wine for the family celebration. "

"My teacher explained the new math formula specifically for students in the advanced class. "

"Two plus two equals four."

"The pizza was cut into four quarters. "

"We measured the temperature with a thermometer.   You should measure the angle with a spirit level."